Hydro-excavation is the safest available method for digging near utilities for any reason. It is safer than a shovel and much faster, increasing efficiency!
What is Hydro Excavation? Hydro-Excavation is a non-mechanical and non-destructive process which combines pressurized water and a high flow of moving air to simultaneously excavate and evacuate native soils at a controlled rate. The soil and water slurry are conveyed by vacuum via an 6" tube to a truck-mounted debris tank. This process allows for quick, clean and precise excavations which require less backfill, less labor force, less restoration, and less environmental impact than conventional digging methods. In addition, we have a "debris transfer system" which allows the transfer of debris into another receptacle such as a roll off bin, or dump truck. This means our unit can keep digging and a less expensive piece of equipment can drive the debris away. We can also use this feature to put the dirt back in the hole. Our units are the only ones that have this feature at this time.	While fairly new to the California construction and excavation scene, hydro-excavation has been around for a long time, and is one of the fastest-growing industries in the US. Hydro-excavation has been the norm in Canada for over 25 years. Due to the oft-frozen soil, it has been the only method of excavation possible in the wintertime. All of this experience proved that not only was hydro excavation a great alternative for many applications, but it proved to be the safest method any time there are underground utilities.
A controlled flow, low-volume water stream allows for surgeon-like accuracy. This process removes only the amount of material necessary for repair or inspection, minimal material needs to be removed when compared with the large, less-than-accurate excavator or back hoe bucket.	Many other states in the US are currently using and expanding hydro-excavation in a wide variety of areas. The number of applications continues to grow as well. Remember, the key to hydro excavation is safety, which translates into cost savings and human savings.